Contrived and Effete

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Contrived adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.

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Effete and contrived are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Effete" instead an adjective "Contrived".

Effete adjective - Having lost forcefulness, courage, or spirit.

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Contrived and effete are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrived" instead an adjective "Effete".

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